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Tuberculous Spondylitis: A Report of Different Clinical Scenarios and Literature Update.

Authors :
Lacerda, Catarina
Linhas, Rita
Duarte, Raquel
Source :
Case Reports in Medicine; 12/17/2017, p1-4, 4p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Tuberculosis is still one of the most important health problems in the world. In developed countries, the proportion of extrapulmonary tuberculosis cases is increasing. Nowadays tuberculous spondylitis, also known as Pott disease, is a rare clinical condition but can cause severe vertebral and neurological sequelae that can be prevented with an early correct diagnosis. The aim of this paper is to increase awareness of tuberculous spondylitis in modern times, describing three different cases and discussing its best diagnostic and therapeutic approach based on the current literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16879627
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Case Reports in Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
126812553
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/4165301